Parent Partner in Los Angeles, California at Chicanos Por La Causa

Our Amanecer team in Los Angeles, CA is is growing and we are looking for a new Parent Partner to join our Wraparound team!

Location: 1200 Wilshire Blvd, DTLA and Lynwood, CA
Service Areas: SPA 4 & 6 as assigned
Hybrid Remote!! Every week is a combination of community, office and work from home, always prioritizing client's needs.

ABOUT AMANECER
Amanecer aims to remove the barriers that have historically kept underserved and marginalized populations from seeking and receiving vital mental health care services. We empower underserved kids, adults, and domestic abuse victims to overcome barriers and significant life challenges through culturally competent, comprehensive mental health, psychiatric, and case management services. In Spanish, Amanecer roughly translates to “New Beginning”. We use that phrase to describe the meaningful differences our clients see in their lives after treatment.

Since 1975, with help from the county, foundations, and donors, we have provided hundreds of thousands of New Beginnings.

HOW WILL YOU MAKE AN IMPACT?
As a Parent Partner, you'll be the liaison for parent involvement, supporting in whatever way is most helpful to each individual family. Drawing from your lived experience as a parent/caregiver, you'll provide first-hand knowledge about navigating various systems (i.e., Child Welfare System, Probation, education, health, community resources, etc.). You'll represent the parent voice in program activities as you provide peer support, advocate for family needs, and connect clients to services. You'll promote family-centered care, and support parents through both everyday challenges, including crisis intervention and transportation as needed in SPA 4 and 6.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES
Education /Background:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Valid CA Driver License and auto insurance and ability to be insured under company's policy required. This role supports client transportation if needed and travels throughout SPA 4 and 6 based on their assigned caseload.
• Bilingual Spanish speaking required.
• DCFS and/or Probation case (if any) should be closed for at least one year at the time of hire.
• Must be a parent or caregiver of a child with special needs/disabilities.

Other Requirements:

• Ability to work well as part of the program team.
• Experience working with multiethnic/racial clients and communities.
• Ability to be flexible and multitask, handling several tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to prepare effective written materials including correspondence and reports.
• Ability to stay focused on duties and projects and get them completed on deadline as assigned.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of records and information.
• Proficiency at computer required.

BENEFITS
We recognize that our success is driven by great talent, and that's why we provide a comprehensive and competitive suite of benefits:

• Generous Paid Holiday
• Employee Recognition Program
• Paid Time Off & Paid Sick Days
• Free Preventative Services & Wellness Rewards
• Medical, Dental, and Vision for Spouse/Domestic Partner & Children to age 26
• Health Savings Account & Flexible Spending Account
• Life + Disability options
• Employee Assistance Program
• Telemedicine & Concierge Services
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Pet Care, Life Mart Purchase Discounts
• Tuition Reimbursement for qualifying degrees
• Mileage & Cell Reimbursement for qualifying roles
• Identity Theft Protection& Voluntary Benefits

California Residents: Chicanos Por La Causa, Inc and its subsidiaries will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting the Civil Right’s Department Fair Chance Act webpage.